noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes a deep, muted brown color, like roasted tea or burnt wood. Often used for hair, clothing, and interior colors.
彼女は髪をこげ茶色に染めた。
She dyed her hair dark brown.
このソファはこげ茶色で、落ち着いた雰囲気だ。
This sofa is dark brown and has a calming atmosphere.
Compound of 焦げ (koge, 'burnt, scorched') + 茶 (cha, 'tea') + 色 (iro, 'color'), literally 'burnt-tea color'. The spelling 焦げ茶色 is the most transparent.